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Concord University is divided into two colleges: The College of Professional and Liberal Studies and The College of Science, Mathematics, and Health. Both are full of rigorous academic programs, friendly and knowledgeable faculty members, and small class sizes.

Featured Stories

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Dr. Joan Pendergast
Chair, Department of Social Work and Title IX Coordinator

When Dr. Pendergast was finishing her Ph.D. in Social Work Education at the University of South Carolina, she dreamed of teaching at a school like Concord. “I have wanted to live in the mountains for as long as I can remember,” she says. In 2007, she accepted a tenure-track position at CU and has found a home here. “The campus community is welcoming and accepting,” she says. Before completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Pendergast was a practicing social worker, valuable experience she shares with her students. “When I speak with students about social work, I explain that this is the best job and worst job you can have,” she says. “It’s very rewarding to see how people can change their lives, and it can be discouraging when these changes do not come.” Dr. Pendergast is dedicated to preparing her students for the realities they’ll face after graduation, and says she enjoys “being a small part of their journey.”

A photo of Joan Pendergast in front of the Concord University Bell Tower

Dr. Joan Pendergast

Chair, Department of Social Work and Title IX Coordinator

A photo of Kelsey Walls in front of the Concord University Bonner House

Kelsey Walls '18

Oceana, WV

A photo of Taylor Brown inside of a classroom at Concord University

Taylor Brown

Psychology Major with Business Administration minor

A photo of Dr. Allison Bean standing on Concord University's campus

Dr. Allison Bean

Assistant Professor of Business

Michael Yost
Class of 2017

Michael Yost attended Concord University from 2014-2017, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in pre-professional biology. He was then accepted to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He is currently in the Family Medicine residency program at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Lewisburg, WV. His most memorable experience while attending Concord is meeting his wife in University 101 on the first day of class. When asked about a unique story that many people don’t know about him, he related, “I won The WV State Arbor Day Poster competition in fourth grade and there is a tree planted in my honor in front of Athens Elementary School still today, less than a mile from Concord University.”

Upcoming Events

Spring 2025 New Student Orientation

Ballroom, Historic Alumni Lounge, AB Conference Room

Admissions Office

January10Friday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Student Government Association

State Room

Madison Brooke Sears

January13Monday4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mugs and Motivation - Your Semester Warm-UP

Ground Floor Lobby

Academic Success Center

January16Thursday11:00 AM - 1:00 PM